Our November Thanksgiving Food Distribution enabled us to serve 433 families for Thanksgiving throughout the county. This effort would not have been possible without the efforts of our volunteers, covenant churches, granting organizations and our board of directors and staff.
The weather was ideal, the food tasty, crowd size perfect, and the Tams delivered their electrifying blend of talent and finesse! Volunteers, staff, donors and friends all contributed to make this event a huge success. “Last year’s event was held virtually due to the pandemic, and we were a little nervous about how many folks … Read more
Come out to Caledonia Golf & Fish Club on Sunday, October 10 from 4-7 p.m. and join the board of directors, staff and volunteers of Helping Hands for a casual Sunday afternoon listening to great music from the Tams! While you’re mingling, enjoy some oysters, heavy hors d’oeuvres, beer and wine. This is a benefit … Read more
Our 3rd Annual Clay Shoot event was a success thanks in part to our sponsors, including our Signature Event Sponsor – Dr. Daniel Eggart in honor of Drs. Jeff and Jeanne Eggart. We had 51 participants who enjoyed a day of clay shooting, lunch and fellowship. Special thanks to board members Dick Rose (Board Chair) … Read more
Bill Gaskins, Associate Director of Helping Hands of Georgetown, will retire on August 21. He has been affiliated with Helping Hands since 2016, serving as a board member, volunteer and then joining the staff in January 2019. “Serving Helping Hands has been the most important work I have done since retiring from public education in … Read more
Helping Hand of Georgetown is pleased to announce that Alexia George, an Andrews native and graduate of Class 2001, has founded the Sista Sista scholarship. The scholarship will be awarded to one senior from Andrews, Georgetown and Caver Bay High schools, who participated in the Youth Empowerment Program. She stated as a leader you must … Read more
Congratulations to the following students for their success! The staff and the Board of Directors of Helping Hands are very proud of you. We look forward to hearing about your achievements in life. Andrews High School STUDENT GRADE Daveonia Graham 12th Jaylon Filmore 11th STUDENT GRADE Roddirce Gilliyard 12th Truth Gilliard 12th Jamiyah Jackson 12th … Read more
Helping Hands of Georgetown County has been awarded a $10,000 grant to support the Youth Empowerment Program. Funding will expand opportunities for sophomores, juniors and seniors in three Georgetown County High Schools to explore career opportunities, cultural experiences and team-building exercises offering windows of new possibilities and perspectives toward school and personal efforts. “We are … Read more
Dear Friends, Welcome to Flight #2021! We are prepared to take off into the New Year. Please make sure your Attitude and Blessings are secured and locked in an upright position. All self-destructive devices should be turned off at this time. All negativity, hurt and discouragement should be put away. Should we lose Altitude under pressure, during the flight, reach up and … Read more
Georgetown, SC – “Today we are celebrating the reopening of the HGTC Pantry on the Georgetown campus. We are very thankful to our partner Helping Hands of Georgetown County and Executive Director Brendon Barber for the generous donation of 50 food bags as part of our holiday donation drive,” states. Gregg Mitchell, Vice President, Workforce … Read more
We provide basic needs for those in crisis, as well as programs to help move people out of poverty.
